CSIR-CFTRI Invites Applications for Senior Project Associate Position

The CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, a premier national laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), has announced openings for qualified candidates to join as Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT). The appointment will be on a purely temporary contractual basis under the project titled “Analytical Activities under Customer Service & RFL (TSP 56)”.

Position Details

• Name of Post: Senior Project Associate (Senior PAT)
• Number of Positions: 01
• Stipend: ₹42,000 + HRA
• Location: CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, Karnataka
• Duration: Initially one year, extendable depending on performance and project requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

• Option 1:
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science & Technology, or equivalent,
  • With 3 years of experience or must be a Qualified Food Analyst.

OR

• Option 2:
  • Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in any branch of Life Sciences, Food Science & Nutrition, or equivalent,
  • With 2 years of R&D experience in academic, industrial, or scientific organizations, or must be a Qualified Food Analyst.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in food analysis, oils and fats research, and handling modern analytical instruments.
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools.
• Preference for candidates with Qualified Food Analyst certification.

Age Limit and Relaxation

• Maximum age: 35 years as on 30th August 2025.
• Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates.

Tenure and Conditions

• Engagement is strictly temporary and co-terminus with the project or a maximum of 6 years of service in CSIR labs (whichever is earlier).
• No claim for permanent employment in CSIR or its institutes will be entertained.
• Candidates already employed in CSIR projects must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current Principal Investigator.
• Engagement may be curtailed or extended based on performance and project requirements.

Selection Procedure

• Shortlisting will be done by a screening committee based on qualifications, experience, and other criteria.
• Methods of shortlisting may include:
  • Marks obtained in essential qualifications
  • Higher educational qualifications
  • Relevant work experience
  • Any other criteria deemed fit by the committee
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (no TA/DA provided).
• Final results and waitlisted candidates will be announced on the CFTRI website.

How to Apply

• Candidates must apply online only through https://patcell.cftri.res.in.
• Applications should include scanned copies of certificates for date of birth, caste, qualifications, and experience.
• The last date to apply is 30th August 2025.
• Applications submitted by any other mode will not be accepted.
• Applicants must carefully choose the appropriate subject panel (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or Food Science & Nutrition) while applying.

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